Mocímboa da Praia ‘could disappear’, locals warn, as police take over
Mocimboa da Praia town is in ruins following weeks of fighting and looting, with much of its population having fled
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Police release suspected insurgents after alleged torture ordeal
Military sources claim to have used torture to obtain a confession from 15 suspected insurgents, who have now been released
Militarization of Cabo Delgado likely to prolong the insurgency
The government’s tendency to deploy police and military in almost every part of Cabo Delgado province, including in district administration positions, will prolong, not solve, the problem of extremist attacks, analysts warn
Refugees flee Mocímboa as fierce fight for town continues
Well armed insurgents were surprised by stiff resistance from government forces in Mocimboa da Praia – while civilians caught in the crossfire have fled on foot
Top officer killed in insurgent attack on Mocímboa da Praia
Fighting in Mocimboa claimed the life of the most senior military officer in the town, among an unknown number of dead on both sides of the conflict, as well as civilians
Mozambique defence forces find mass grave in new Mocímboa offensive
Mozambique government forces claim to have found a mass grave of ‘terrorists’ while out on a combat patrol over the weekend, where they killed a further six enemy combatants
Government forces drive insurgents out of Mocimboa base
Mozambique government forces with mercenary air support attacked an insurgent base in Mocimboa da Praia district on Tuesday, forcing insurgents to head north
Insurgents still in charge of Miangalewa despite FDS offensive
Insurgents remained in control of the village of Miangalewa on Friday morning, despite reports that Mozambique’s state forces are closing in on them
Mozambique forces ‘take insurgent base’ in Quissanga — social media reports
Official sources have not confirmed reports on social media that government forces captured an insurgent base in a counterinsurgency offensive this week
Mozambique claims 50 insurgents killed in two battles in last two days
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